Give to Kent State

"Finances have been tight and I have been nervous about paying for school this semester. You have made it possible for me to continue my education and continue making my mother proud, no matter where she is watching me from, and that is truly my biggest goal." – Elizabeth C., '18

Kent State University Online Giving

Welcome to the Office of Institutional Advancement. Kent State University is Northeast Ohio’s No. 1 choice among public universities. With state support of the university providing less than 20 percent of its budget, the university relies on private support to ensure student success, enhance academic excellence and innovation, expand breakthrough research and provide contemporary, high-tech facilities for learning, study and research.

$5.1M

in private scholarship support

$1M+

raised on #GivingTuesday

3,200+

donation options

Giving Priorities

At Kent State, more than 82 percent of students receive some type of financial support, and 1,100 donor-funded scholarships are awarded each year. By choosing scholarships as the "type of gift" to give to, you support our efforts to continue to put students first in all we do.

The history of varsity athletics at Kent State is nearly as old as the school itself. Today, with 19 varsity athletic teams, support of athletics allows us to provide our student-athletes with the assistance they need to continue to excel academically and athletically.

Kent State’s Honors Program is one of the oldest in the country, and is comprised of a diverse student body that fosters a community of academic excellence. No matter which degree they are pursuing in any of the university’s 300 majors, students will find the Honors College helps them find their purpose.

Each year, more than 2,100 students choose to pursue their education at Kent State Tuscarawas because of the quality academic programs taught by a highly credentialed, student-centered faculty on a vibrant campus. Tuscarawas students engage in research, get involved in campus clubs and organizations, participate in intercollegiate athletics, enjoy cultural activities and take advantage of opportunities to serve the local community.